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iNNuMERAsLE RUINED CITIES.
Valuable Relics Which Await the Coming
nf Yef,tnresnme EYnIorers

Valuable Relics Which Await the Coming
of venturesome Explorers.
The ignorance and indifference of Hispano-
Americans on the archaeology of this country
surpasses belief, even taken into account the
natural Incidence Of the southern races and
the fact that during the last few hundred
years their energies have been mainly ex-
pended in uprisings against an ever changing
government But since Stevens, NJ. Chaz-
ney, DR.. Le Plongeon and others have re-
Gently made important discoveries the Mexi-
cans have awakened to lazy consciousness
of valuable possessions. With dog in the
manger spirit they have enacted rigorous
laws against the expectation of relics, idols,
etc., which would enrich the museums of the
world, yet In which they themselves are not
sufficiently interested to bring to light
There are innumerable ruined cities buried
deep in the wilderness of Mexico and Central
America which still await in silence the COM
ing Of the explorer; there are hundreds Of
deserted TEMPLES and crumbling pyramids
which were built 20 far back in the twilight
of time that no traditions remain of the
builders In Yucatan alone no less than sixty
seven prehistoric cities have been discovered,
despite the fact that this widest territory of
Mexico presents almost insurmountable OBJ
stacles 30 the traveller in the way Of warlike
savages and trackless deserts, whose hot sands
eutrival Sahara Even the all-conquering
Spaniards never succeeded in making much
impression upon the Mayas Of Yucatan, and
TO this day there are aboriginal tribes in the
interior still hourishing as before the con-
quest, but 50 powerful and bloodthirsty are
they that no European who has ventured
within their domain has returned to tell the
story.
By the way, a modern Mexican historian
has lately made new attempt to prove that
America was discovered in the Fifth century
a. d by party of BuddhiSts monks from
Afghanistan, Of whom one-Hwui Shan by
name-returned to Asia after an absence of
forty-one years. A short account Of the land
which he visited, supposed to be Mexico, was
included In the official history Of China.
There is proof that Hwui Shan actually did
visit some unknown eastern region; and it is
also true that all the traditions of ancient
Mexico contain an account of the arrival of
some monks, who came from the westward
in the days Of the Toltecs-the people who
preceded the Aztecs in this country.-Cor
Philadelphia Record
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THE LOVERS REASONING.

Tell why love her! Tel me why,
Turning from murky town and pushing men,
You love the woodland path, the placid sky,
III answer then.
Why do love her, Analyze
Where in the violet perfume is,
Where in the musics strain the tears arise.
Can you do thisf
Tell why love herf Yes, when you
Reveal the secret which in snowdrops lie,
Or strain the beauty from the drops of dew,
Then III tell why.
Why do love her! First make clear
Whence steals through minister aisles the rest
full spell
That fills with mystic sense the atmosphere.
then viii tell
Yes, love, turn to thee from glare and crowd,
Tender as dales in spring, as summers cloud,
Soothing as gentlest song, soft as perfume,
Purer than beads of dew, or snOwdrop's bloom.
in thy presence rest, where tunults cease,
The minister gate is closed, within is peace.
-Temple Bar
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Choking Catarrh.

Have you awakened from disturbed sleep with
all the horrible sensations of an assassin clutching
your throat and pressing the lfe-breath from your
debility that succeed the effort to clear your throat
and head of this catarrhal matter? What depress-
ing influence it exerts upon the mind clouding the
memory and filing the head with pains and strange
noises How difficult it is to rid the nasal passages
throat and lungs of this poisonous mucus all can
testify who are afflicted with catarrh. How difficult
towards the lungs, liver and kidneys all physicians
will admit. 1t is terrible disease and cries out for
relief and cure.
The remarkable curative powers, when all other
remedies utterly fail, of Sanfords Radical Cure are
attested by thousands who gratefully recommend it
to fellow-sufferers. No statement is made regard
ing it that cannot be substantiated by the most re-
spectacle and reliable references
Each packet contains one bottle of the Radical
Cure, one box of the Catarrhal Solvent and an I'm
proved Inhaler with treatise and directions and is
sold by all druggists for 81.
POTTER DRUG CHEMICAL Co.. Boston, Mass.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-07

The portrait of a miser which is being
drawn in the contest over the will of James
Henry Paine, of New York, would furnish
rich material for novelist The habits of
the man, who left $4,000 tied in an old
handkerchief, are shown by his visits to res
taurant for his meals. He was very fond Of
mutton stews. Occasionally one would not
suffice and he would call for a second; the
price for a stew was ten cents. Generally his
pockets were stuffed with pieces Of dry bread
which would at times fall out ON the floor
He would order u stew, pile up crusts of hard
bread taken rom his pockets, throw over
them about half bottle of Worcestershire
sauce and then swallow the whole with
yoracity terrible to behold.-Chicago Jour
nal.
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BATTLE OF cHIcKAsAw BAYOU.

A Desperate and Gallant Charge Made
by Gen. Frank BIair's Brigade.
A charge made by Gen Frank Blair on
lIonday, the last and bloodiest day Of the
battle, was one of the most desperate and gal
liant feats recorded in history. Separating
him from the steep bluffs occupied by the
enemy was a cottonwood grove, which had
been felled by the Confederates, and which
was an ENHANCEMENT through which an un-
armed, unincumbered man could pass with
only the greatest difficulty. On the side of
tho cottonwood maze, next to the enemys
position, was a deep bayou, whose opposite
bank was some ten feet in height On this
bank was series of abattis, whose pointed
limbs barred the approach of a hostile force.
Just beyond the abattis was the first line of
rife pits. Gen Blair, with four regiments,
was assigned to carry the position in front of
him. He must make his way through the
dense fallen cottonwoods, he must then de-
scend into, cross the deep and muddy bayou,
climb its steep bank beyond and then break
through the deep abattis that crowned its
top, where he would find himself on level,
uncovered space swept by rife pits, scores of
guns and other lines Of defenses which COW
cred the foot Of the sloping bluff beyond.
One would fancy that the feat Of charging
across this space, every inch of which was
swept by ri1emen and artillery, would be an
utter impossibility. Mounted and in full uni
form, the gallant Missourian led the charge.
How he ever forced his way through the
fallen timber, descended into and climbed
out Of the bayou, gained a passage through
the abattis. and al the time covered with
tempest of shell and bullet, and escaped an
limitation cannot be told. But he did it all,
and accompanied by a single man, also
mounted, he rode into the first line Of rifle
pits His regiments struggled after him, and
secured lodgment in the first line of works,
and held them for a time, but being unsup-
ported they had to return to their original
position.
Blair was a most interesting man in every
respect. Tall, well formed, with sandy"
complexion, light gray eyes, heavy mustache,
clean shaved face, and fine forehead COW
cred with mass of reddish hair, distingue in
style and bearing, he was handsome and
commanding He was slow and deliberate
in speech, like one accustomed to addressing
large audiences; he was versatile, doing
everything well, from leading charge to
uncorking bottle, and in all instances char
acterized by a calm, dispassionate manner
and a manner full of dignity. He never
seemed to have the slightest knowledge of
the composition of fear-if he did, he con-
cealed the fact SO completely that on no oc-
casion was its existence discovered In con-
versation he was polite, attentive listener,
and an engaging, unassuming talker. Be-
meath all his outward calmneSs he had ire
mendous force, fact which was demon
strated by the momentum with which he
threw his columns against the bristling,
deadly heights of Chickasaw bayou.-"Po-
Into" in Chicago Times.
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Talking Across the Continent.

GIVE heard all the stories of long tele-
graph circuits said a postal telegraph
operator at Buffalo, land in my time I've
worked some pretty long ones myself, but
/ never heard of anything that equaled one
that we had the other afternoon. Our peo-
pie are building line from the terminus of
the Canadian Pacific to Frisco and l
heard Vice-President Henry Rosener talk
ing with President Chandler in his office. in
New York city. Mr.. Rosener was at New
Westminster, which is on the Pacific coast
just opposite Vancouver island, so they
were talking across the continent. By
that route it is about 1900 miles, for
the wire was made up via Buffalo, Toronto,
and the Canadian Pacific. Every few nlin-
utes / could hear Medicine Hat chip in, and
all along the circuit the operators were 'on.'
It was wonder to everybody, and the in
struments were working as clear as bell
on that long copper wire. Chicago Times
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-07

All trains daily except Sunday.
Pullman's Palace Buffet or Hotel Sleep
ing Cars through without change from Steu-
benville east to Philadelphis and New York;
west TO Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, Chf~
cogo, Indianapolis and st. Louis.
For through tickets baggage checks, sleep
ing car accommodations, and any further inN
formation, epply to JOHN g. TOALINSON,
Ticket Agent at Panhandle station. foot of
Eleventh street, or 81 city ticket once, zndsz
hcLure House, Wheeling.
JAMES MCCREA,
Manager, Pittsburgh.
e. A. FORD,
Genr Pas and Tkt Ag't, PittsbuIgh, Pa.
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All trains daily except Sunday.
Trains leave CbeIeland forWheeling At u IN
m IL 10 pm, arriving atS-lSF1 and 50 am.
E. A. FORD,
: >-6e1: Pass. and Ticket Ag't, Pittsburgh Pa
JAMES MCCREA,
General Manager, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Sleeping cars on all through trains between
Baltimore Washington, Chicago. Pittsburgh.
wheeling Columbus and CineinnAti.
Q. K. LORD, W. Z, REPPERIs
Genn Pass. Ag'L Div. Pass AgL
Baltimore, Nd Columbus. o.
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Newspaper Advertising !

DouCHG 4 CO.,
a Park Place b 24-2s Murray St., New York.
Make lowest rates on all nswsPaREs In -
q. 9. and Canada, nsssbltsAsd 1851,
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A Hard Coal Rnse Hurner.

The first hard coal base burner stove was
taken to Deadwood, d. T., recently. Asst ere
is no hard coal out there to burn in it, the
importer Of the curiosity thinks Of conv ert-
ing it into an ice cream freezer.
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One of Cincinnati's chief industries is the
manufacturing of lead, 100000 pounds
of which are made every year.
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Once again it is necessary to remind the
grumblers that every age develops all the
heroes it Philadelphia Times
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DENNSYLVANIA COMPANY,
L (oPERATNG)
n d q Pittsburgh 2. 2

Condemned timetable of passenger trains
corrected to Jan. 81, 'S7, Central Standard Time.
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CLEVELAND, LORAIN & WHEELING
~ RAILRoAD-TME SCHEDULE,

In effect Nov IA, 's6.-N9w Standard. Goth
than Columbus time,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-07

The English government has purchased
large number of Mexican saddles for use in
the English cavalry service
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-07

The state of chihuahua, Mexico, pays
5000 for every Apache Indian scalp
brought in.
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PLEASE DON'T FORGET 1T

That DR. Fl James Cunndbis Indicd is prepared
In Calcutta, linda, from the purest and best
Native Hemp. and IL tho only remedy, either
In that country or this, that Will positively
chitls. Asthma, Nasal Catarrh and Nervous
Debility, or break up q fresh cold in "a hours;
y 50 per bottle, bottle for 50 50. Craddock q
Co., Proprietors. l0e2 Race street, Phila,
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When happy thought comes to bilious
man be ought to shake hands with it and
make it feel at homa-New Orleans Plea
yuns. -
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w AIN lbUi take light, pleasant ems
ployment at their own homes distance NO
can be quietly made; no canvassing. Please
address at one LOBE MFG. Co., Boston Nj ss.
Box NAL
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DRUGGISTS USE THEM.

We have obtained satisfactory results from the use
Of the Cuticura Remedies in our own family, and
recommend them beyond any other remedies for
diseases Of the skin and blood the demand for them
grows as their merits become known.
MACMILLAN d CO., druggists, Latrobe Pa
Cuticura Remedies are sold everywhere.
Prices Cuticura so cts; Resolvent 81 Soap, 25 cts
Prepaid by POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co., Bos-
ton, Macs.
Send for "How to Cure Skin Diseases"
pTUPLES, Blackheads, Skin Blemishes and Baby
LII Humors, use Cuticura Soap.
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ONE OF THE WORST CASES.

We have been selling your Cuticura Remedies for
years. and have the first complaint yet to receive
from purchaser. One of the worst cases of scrofu-
Cuticara Resolvent, Cuticura and Cuticura Soap.
The Soap tades the cake here a medical soap.
TAYLOR Il TAYLOR, druggists, Frankfort, Kan.
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DTTSBURGH, CINCINNATI & ST.
l. LOUIS RArLRoAD-P1 Handle Route.

Time table for east and. west corrected to
Jan 81 1887 Trains leave Panhandle sta
tion, Wheeling, feot Of Eleventh street, near
public ianding-Centrsl standard time
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sCRoFULOUs, INHERITED,

And contagious humors with loss of hair and erup-
tions OF the skim are positively cured by Cuticura
for pamphlet
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SCROFULOUS ULCERS.

Jas. E. Richardson, Custom House. New Orleans
on oath, says In 1870 scrofulous ulcers broke out
on my body until was mass of corruption; every
body known to the medical faculty tried in vain
became a mere wreck; at times could not lift my
hands to my hesd could not turn in bed; in con-
slant pain and looked upon life curse; no relief
in ten years. In 1880 heard of the Cuticura
Remedies, used them, and was perfectly cured
Sworn to before U. s. Com. J. d. Crawford.
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THROUGH the medium of one of your books re-
l. ceived through Mr.. Frank T. Wray druggist.
Apollo. Pa, became acquainted with your Cuti-
cura Remedies and take this opportunity testify
one of the worst cases of blood poisoning in con-
nection with erysipelas that 1 have ever SEEN and
this after having been pronounced incurabe by some
of the best physicians in our county; take great
pleasure in forwarding to you this testimonial un-
solicited as it is by you, in order that others suffer-
ing from similar maladies may be encouraged to
give your Cuticura Remedies trial
P. s. WHITLlNGER, Leechburg, Pa.
Reference Frank 7. Wray, druggist Apollo, Pa.
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Vitiated Blood.

ScrOfulOus, Inherited and Contagious HUI
mOrs Cured by Cuticura.
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BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
u OCTOBER Sd, 1885.
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The first questions that will come
before the inter State commerce com.
missioners relate to the long and short
provisions of the Interstate commercr
act. as it applies to the railroads east OF
the Mississippi river, south of the Ohio
and west of the potomac
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DR. Lewis Swift. Director of the War.
ner Observatory, al Rochester, N. Y,
announces the renewal bv n H War
ner, of that city. of the Warner comet
prize OF 800 for each unexpected comet
discovered by any one any where 10 the
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OSCAR TOWNSEND, WI h CIRCUIT,
Gen1 Maaager. Gen1 Ft q Pass ARt
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The entire force of clerks. nearly 100
in the transfer station of the Pennsyl.
vabia railroad at Pittsburg, have been
notified that after April their services
will not be required. The station will
be abandoned as al effect of the Inter
State commerce law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-28
STILL DISREGARDING THE LAW.
The New Police Boards Orders Not Generally
.Obeyed Yesterday by the Saloon-Keepers.

The order of the new Police Board that the
law must be enforced was not carried out by the
force to any great extent yesterday, for there
were but few saloon keepers who did not keep
their back doors open to customers. Many Of
the downtow places had their front doors open
and we're not disturbed. There were a few
patrolmen, however, who were not afraid to act
on the strength of the uncertain order of
their yet superintendent, and closed up the
saloons on their respective districts. Early yes
terday morning Patrolman Joyce found Pat
Wards saloon, North Mississippi street,
open, with Frank Ward behind the bar, selling
as on week days. He arrested him, and all the
other saloons in the district were Immediately
closed for the day.
Last night there was a.Swiss society social at
Rechwein's Hall, and beer was being sold
freely when Patrolmen Bruce and BEEN visited
the place. They placed Frank Gisler the bar
tender, under arrest. There was great indigna-
ton among the members Of the society over the
act They claim that a policeman has not the
right to visit and interrupt purely social gath
ering where only invited guests present.
Louis Weber, who runs q place North
Mississippi street, was arrested at 10 o'clock by
Long and Giblen, and half hour later David
Wrinkle, bar-keeper for Jacob Streichen, corner
of Fort Wayne avenue and Cherry street was
arrested by Richard and Hines for selling or CIV
ing away beer. The downtown saloon men say
they have no fear of being arrested while Col
bert is superintendent, and it appears as if they
have some reason for their boast. Some of the
patrolmen who paid no attention to the saloons
their district excuse themselves by saving
tendent and they did not know whether to act
n r
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-28
FIRE AT THE FRIENDLY INN,
Helpless Persons Rendered Homeless by the
Burning of a Charitable Institution.

Twenty two homeless persons lodged at the
Friendly Inn, on Saturday night, who could not
remain there last night. Charles c. Bogert has
been the manager of the Inn for several years.
With his family he was just sitting down to din
ner yesterday afternoon, at 230 o'clock, when he
discovered the ceiling of the rcom was on fire,
having caught from a defective fue. The Inn
is located at No. 800 West Market street. and by
the time Bogert got over to the No. engine
hodse and had an alarm turned in, the fire had
broken out on the roof When the department
arrived the whole roof was blazing, and there
was some delay in getting to work on account of
the scarcity of water in the neiehborhood. The
chemicals were finally put to work, and, after
some good service the fire was extingnished after
the roof and entire second story had been
DESTROYED. The most of the furniture on the
first floor was removed without being damaged
much but al! the furniture in the second story
was badly damaged. The building belongs to
the Indianapolis Benevolent Society. of which
Rev Oscar c. McCulloch is president. All the
furniture belonged to Mr. Bogert. The loss on
the building is estimated at 81 000 1t is insured
IN the German Mutual for the same amount
Mr. Bogert estimates his loss at $500. He had
no insurance
OF the twenty-five persons who were given
lodging Saturday night. all had left yesterday
but seven, and they were taken care of by the
Benevolent Society. Mr.. McCulloch thinks the
building will be repaired at once, unless the loss
| is greater than estimated The Inn committee
will meet this morning to determine what shall
be done.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-28
THE DISPOSAL OF THE MAROONS.
Stromberg Comedies that the Franchise Will
be Taken by the League or Indianapolis.

It is now generally conceded in baseball cir
cles that Indianapolis will be admitted to the
National Baseball League if the subscriptions
to the local associations stock are increased to
5000 by the time the Leauge meets, on the 7th
of March. A special from St Louis regarding
the prospects at the present time says: 'St.
Louis baseball patrons have become SO disgust
ed over the actions of Stromberg and the League
committee that very little interest is manifested
in the disposal of the Maroons The stockhold-
ere Of the club are very much frightened as the
obstacles which the committee has put in their
way, and the general impression among them is
that the League is attempting to secure the club
at the lowest pecuniary consideration, and then
distribute the players as it chooses. Many of the
another season; but Stromberg who went into
a loss, and from the moment Manager Schmez
severed his connection with the club Stromberg
has been negotiating for its SALE Boyle, Healy
and Kirby. the three pitchers, are very much
disappointed at the breakup, as they were great
favorites here, and preferred playing in this
city where their work had been appreciated. 1t
is generally conceded that Kansas City is done
for The failure to secure the club at the Pitts
burg meeting is set down as 3 prelude to o
further failure at the March meeting Stromberg
is of the opinion that the League or indianapolis
will take the franchise"
This evening meeting of the stockholders
will be held st 7:30 o'clock. at the Bates House,
for the purpose of considering the situation.